Marie Anna Stroup, 94 of Buckley died at 9:10 a.m. Sunday, August 2, 2020, at Accolade Healthcare of Paxton on Pells.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, August 6, at St. John's Lutheran Church, Buckley with Rev. J. Kevin Wyckoff officiating. Burial will follow in St. John's Cemetery.  Baier Family Funeral Services, Buckley is handling arrangements.

Visitation will be one hour before the service beginning at 10:00 a.m. Thursday at St. John's Lutheran Church.

Marie was born October 3, 1925 in Buckley the daughter of Menke Dietrich and Laura Louise Steinman Janssen. She married Ira Ralph Stoup January 20, 1946 at St. John's Lutheran Church, Buckley. He preceded her in death November 22, 2016.

She is survived by her children, Donald (Janet) Stroup of Princeville, Jean (Scott) Meuser of Paxton, Beverly (Richard) Colbert of Atoka, TN, Nancy (Dennis) Tavenner of Buckley, Michael (Jodi) Stroup of Springfield; 11 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, three sisters, Velma Sprehe, Erna Mull and Arleen Houtzel.

Marie graduated from Buckley High School in 1943. She was a life-long member of St. John's Lutheran Church, Buckley and a member of St. John's Ladies Aid.

She enjoyed square dancing, gardening and canning. Marie loved her farm life. Her greatest joy was her family.

Memorials may be made to St. John's Lutheran Church, Buckley or St. John's School Renovation Fund. Please share memories and condolences with the family at www.baierfuneralservices.com .